James G. Benedict
Chairman at Goddess Gaia Ventures
Profile
James joined Kidd & Company in 2005 and oversees all of the human resource and recruiting aspects of new and existing investments.
James joined Kidd & Company from Spencer Trask, a venture capital firm, where he served as Senior Managing Director & Chief Talent Officer.
Prior to joining Spencer Trask James was Managing Director and Co-Head of the E-Commerce and Technology Practice for the Diversified Search Companies.
He joined the Diversified Search Companies via Diversified's acquisition of RLM Associates, where he was Co-Founder and Partner.
James has also served as a consultant to the World Bank and the Japanese Ministry of Finance.
James earned a Ph.D.
in International Economics from Columbia University, a Certificate on Monetary and Fiscal Policy from the Japanese Ministry of Finance, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honors Program Graduate with Distinction) from Baylor University.
James G. Benedict active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Kidd & Co. LLC
 Kidd & Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kidd & Co. LLC (Kidd) is a private equity firm founded in 1976 by William J. Kidd. The firm is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. | Private Equity Investor | 31/10/2005 |
| Young Audiences, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2008 |
Mogul, Inc.
 Mogul, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Mogul, Inc. operates a platform that enables women worldwide to connect, share information, and access knowledge from each other. Its discussions covers pets; arts and design; beauty and skincare; and business. The company was founded by Tiffany Pham on February 6, 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consultant / Advisor | 31/12/2008 |
NextPhase Medical Devices LLC
 NextPhase Medical Devices LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology NextPhase Medical Devices LLC manufactures electromechanical medical capital equipment. It offers pilot and full scale production, supply chain management, quality assurance, and after-market services. The company was founded by Milton Frank in 1999 and is headquartered in Waldwick, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2017 |
Left Tackle Capital LLC
 Left Tackle Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Left Tackle Capital LLC engages in selecting, connecting, and training fund managers and investors. It will launch Future Funders Institute, a manager pilot program which will provide learning experience with a particular focus on fundraising, behavioral assessment, and access to a community of values-aligned family offices. The company was founded by Leona Kosmac, James G. Benedict, and Samantha Katz and is headquartered in Haworth, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 28/02/2018 |
BRH Garver Construction LP
 BRH Garver Construction LP Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services BRH Garver Construction LP is based in Houston, TX. The company owns and operates a large fleet of equipment and has an in-house fabrication facility that manufactures tools and equipment for specialty projects. With highly trained project managers, superintendents, equipment operators, qualified welders, and skilled craftsmen, BRH Garver Construction LP ensures that projects are performed safely and on-time. BRH Garver Construction, founded in 1971 in the -area, provides specialized micro-tunneling services to public and private projects as well as related service competencies to other areas of site/civil construction. The company was founded by C.M. Garver. The CEO is Edward Boswell. BRH Garver Construction was acquired by Kidd & Co. LLC from Inland Management, Inc. on January 20, 2022. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2021 |
PEAL Capital Partners UK Ltd.
 PEAL Capital Partners UK Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services PEAL Capital Partners UK Ltd. provides cosmetic training services. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 2015 by Karen O'Mahony. Karen O'Mahony has been the CEO since 2015. | Consultant / Advisor | 30/11/2021 |
Goddess Gaia Ventures
 Goddess Gaia Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Goddess Gaia Ventures Ltd. (Goddess Gaia Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Priya Oberoi. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Chairman | 31/05/2023 |
Former positions of James G. Benedict
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BeDoWin360 Capital
 BeDoWin360 Capital Investment ManagersFinance BeDoWin360 Capital (BeDoWin360 Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2021 by James G Benedict. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida. | Founder | 31/10/2023 |
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Training of James G. Benedict
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Doctorate Degree |
| Baylor University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 18 |
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Prescient Medical, Inc.
 Prescient Medical, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Prescient Medical, Inc. develops diagnostic and therapeutic catheter-based devices for cardiologists. The company was founded by Janet Morrisin, David P. Hochman, Robert A. Lodder and Marvin L. Woodall in 2004 and is headquartered in Doylestown, PA. | Distribution Services |
Kidd & Co. LLC
Kidd & Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kidd & Co. LLC (Kidd) is a private equity firm founded in 1976 by William J. Kidd. The firm is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. | Finance |
The World Bank Group
 The World Bank Group SupranationalGovernment Promotes private investments in developing countries | Government |
Spencer Trask & Co.
 Spencer Trask & Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Spencer Trask & Co. operates as investment firm. The firm offers services specialize in asset management, startups, and early stage investment. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
BRH Garver Construction LP
BRH Garver Construction LP Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services BRH Garver Construction LP is based in Houston, TX. The company owns and operates a large fleet of equipment and has an in-house fabrication facility that manufactures tools and equipment for specialty projects. With highly trained project managers, superintendents, equipment operators, qualified welders, and skilled craftsmen, BRH Garver Construction LP ensures that projects are performed safely and on-time. BRH Garver Construction, founded in 1971 in the -area, provides specialized micro-tunneling services to public and private projects as well as related service competencies to other areas of site/civil construction. The company was founded by C.M. Garver. The CEO is Edward Boswell. BRH Garver Construction was acquired by Kidd & Co. LLC from Inland Management, Inc. on January 20, 2022. | Industrial Services |
Diversified Search LLC
 Diversified Search LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Diversified Search LLC engages in the provision of executive search services. It offers senior-level executive and board search services for various clients. The company was founded by Judith M. von Seldeneck in 1974 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Commercial Services |
Cerego Japan, Inc.
 Cerego Japan, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cerego Japan, Inc. engages in the provision of solutions by combining learning science with cloud technology. It develops web-based learning applications on computers and smart phones. The company was founded by Andrew Smith Lewis and Eric W. Young on March 14, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Technology Services |
| Young Audiences, Inc. | |
NextPhase Medical Devices LLC
NextPhase Medical Devices LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology NextPhase Medical Devices LLC manufactures electromechanical medical capital equipment. It offers pilot and full scale production, supply chain management, quality assurance, and after-market services. The company was founded by Milton Frank in 1999 and is headquartered in Waldwick, NJ. | Health Technology |
Brava Investments LLC
 Brava Investments LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Brava Investments LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Family RV Group
 Family RV Group Specialty StoresRetail Trade Family RV Group provides sales of new and used RVs, related services, parts and accessories for RV owners and camping enthusiasts. The company was founded by Charles Jung and Lolly Jung in 1968 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Retail Trade |
Mogul, Inc.
Mogul, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Mogul, Inc. operates a platform that enables women worldwide to connect, share information, and access knowledge from each other. Its discussions covers pets; arts and design; beauty and skincare; and business. The company was founded by Tiffany Pham on February 6, 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Left Tackle Capital LLC
Left Tackle Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Left Tackle Capital LLC engages in selecting, connecting, and training fund managers and investors. It will launch Future Funders Institute, a manager pilot program which will provide learning experience with a particular focus on fundraising, behavioral assessment, and access to a community of values-aligned family offices. The company was founded by Leona Kosmac, James G. Benedict, and Samantha Katz and is headquartered in Haworth, NJ. | Finance |
PEAL Capital Partners UK Ltd.
PEAL Capital Partners UK Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services PEAL Capital Partners UK Ltd. provides cosmetic training services. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 2015 by Karen O'Mahony. Karen O'Mahony has been the CEO since 2015. | Consumer Services |
| Maverick Collective | |
BeDoWin360 Capital
BeDoWin360 Capital Investment ManagersFinance BeDoWin360 Capital (BeDoWin360 Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2021 by James G Benedict. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida. | Finance |
| Young Audiences Charter Schools | |
Goddess Gaia Ventures
Goddess Gaia Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Goddess Gaia Ventures Ltd. (Goddess Gaia Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Priya Oberoi. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Finance |
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